Vs. 96 — I have seen the consummation of all perfection, But Your commandment is exceedingly broad.

John Calvin:

The prophet again, using other words, commends the same truth which he had taught in the first verse of this part—that the word of God is not subject to change, because it is elevated far above the perishable elements of this world. He here asserts, that there is nothing under heaven so perfect and stable, or so complete, in all respects, as not to have an end; and that the Divine word alone possesses such amplitude as to surpass all bounds and limits. (Calvin, J., & Anderson, J. (2010). Commentary on the Book of Psalms (Vol. 4, pp. 472–473). Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.)

Prayer:

Great God, ruler of heaven and earth, I have seen man attempt perfection but fail miserably, and yet they still exalt themselves as gods. Their limits are obvious and yet they deny them. Like the Tower of Babel man believes he can obtain greatness on his own. All of creation has its place and boundaries, but Your word is exceedingly broad and stretches beyond generation after generation, beyond the limits of nature, the mind, and time. Great is Your word, O’ God! Alive and transforming–from death to life; penetrating to the heart–to our thoughts and intentions; healing–for the soul and for relationships, and even beyond. Your word is limitless. Nothing can contain or hinder Your word from what You have spoken it to be. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. This is my confession, my proclamation, and the anchor of my hope. Amen!